Penelope Trunk The Brazen Careerist

A Parting Shot

2007-12-27 00:00:00

Leaving a job is never easy, but thanks to Web 2.0 you can take the network you've built wherever you go. ...Read full article

Four Ways to Sidestep Corporate Hierarchy

2007-12-21 00:00:22

Most companies reward employees who climb the corporate ladder, but you can get ahead without stepping on a single rung. ...Read full article

Seven Ways to Be a Better Delegator

2007-12-13 00:00:06

Delegating isn't about being lazy or relinquishing power. In fact, it shows respect and trust for your coworkers. ...Read full article

Make Training a Job Priority

2007-12-06 00:00:24

Promotions and raises are all well and good, but the best possible job perk is an opportunity to learn new skills. ...Read full article

Authority Isn't What It Used to Be

2007-11-29 00:00:30

If you want to know how to gain authority at a young age, without years of work experience, take a lesson from Gen Y. ...Read full article

Getting Over Job Separation Anxiety

2007-11-22 00:00:24

Quitting a job can be fraught, especially if it's one you generally like. Here are four tips for making a clean break. ...Read full article

The Uses and Misuses of Workplace Stress

2007-11-15 00:00:19

On-the-job stress is curable -- in fact, if you love your work you're already halfway there. Here are some other tips. ...Read full article

Five Ways to Flub a Job Interview

2007-11-08 00:00:23

Once you land an interview, it's vital to be memorable and impressive in a positive way. Here are mistakes to avoid. ...Read full article

Three Common Networking Missteps

2007-11-01 00:00:36

Networking should be your top priority on the job, but falling into any of these traps could stall a burgeoning career. ...Read full article

Fulfilling Work Cools the Burnout

2007-10-25 00:00:33

Just as an 80-hour workweek is possible if you love what you do, a 10-hour one will fry you if you hate your job. ...Read full article

Thriving Careers Start Earlier Than You Think

2007-10-18 00:00:45

Doing well in school is important for kids, but good grades alone won't prepare them for a successful work life. ...Read full article

Is Your Image Hurting Your Career?

2007-10-10 23:00:01

Fair or not, the way you look has a big impact on how well you do on the job. Make managing your image a top priority. ...Read full article

B-school Confidential: MBAs May Be Obsolete

2007-10-04 00:00:23

Having an MBA isn't the only way to get on the corporate ladder, so read these caveats before going to business school. ...Read full article

Learning from Your Critics Is the Best Revenge

2007-09-27 00:00:06

Everybody's a critic, as a certain columnist can attest. But criticism is useless if you can't tell the good from the bad. ...Read full article

Three Steps to Building Your Brand

2007-09-20 00:00:11

You'll have several jobs in the course of your career, so branding yourself is essential to success. Find out how. ...Read full article

Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success

The rules for success have changed, and if you want to get ahead you'll need the brazen yet effective advice in Penelope Trunk's new book. It's guaranteed to get you thinking bigger, acting bolder, and blazing trails you never thought possible so that you can succeed in your career -- on your own terms.

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